Work & skilled migration articles
Visa Ray guides and updates tagged Work & skilled migration.
Working holiday visas in 2026: countries, age limits, fees and who can apply (including Indian passport holders)
Compare working holiday visas for Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, Japan, Korea, Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong and more: age, length, fees, funds and India eligibility.
2026-10-23 · 4 min read
Post-study work visas compared in 2026: how long you can stay and work after graduating in 11 countries
Compare post-study work routes in 2026: US OPT, Canada PGWP, UK Graduate Route, Australia, Germany, Ireland and more, with duration, rules and what to check.
2026-10-21 · 5 min read
Best destinations for digital nomads in 2026: visa options, duration, cost, accommodation and culture compared
Compare 15 top digital nomad destinations: visa name, stay length, income needed, fees, rent, internet, culture and why to go, plus a nationality checklist.
2026-10-21 · 16 min read
H-1B in October 2026: the PERM suspension, the $100,000 fee fight and what workers can do
What the US suspended in October 2026, what it means for H-1B workers and applicants, the court rulings that matter and lawful alternatives.
2026-10-19 · 8 min read
Points-based immigration systems explained: how Canada, Australia, Japan and others score you
Points systems reward age, education, language and experience. Understand how they work, why a high score is not a guarantee, and how to improve yours.
2026-09-16 · 2 min read
Skilled worker salary thresholds in 2026: Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong and New Zealand
A quick comparison of major salary and quota settings in 2026 across Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong and New Zealand, with notes on what changed.
2026-09-13 · 2 min read
Singapore Employment Pass in 2026: minimum salary, COMPASS and what to expect
Singapore's Employment Pass minimum qualifying salary rose to SGD 5,800 in 2026. Learn how COMPASS scoring works and what employers and applicants should prepare.
2026-09-09 · 2 min read
Germany EU Blue Card 2026: salary thresholds, shortage occupations and how it compares
The German EU Blue Card requires a minimum salary that is lower for shortage occupations and new entrants. Learn the 2026 figures and how to apply.
2026-09-08 · 2 min read
Netherlands highly skilled migrant visa 2026: salary thresholds and sponsor rules
The Dutch highly skilled migrant route sets age-based salary thresholds. See the 2026 amounts for under-30s, 30+, graduates and EU Blue Card applicants.
2026-09-07 · 2 min read
Japan's Business Manager visa now needs JPY 30 million: what changed and who is affected
Japan raised the Business Manager visa capital requirement from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million in October 2025. See the new rules and alternatives.
2026-09-01 · 3 min read
New Zealand just restructured its Skilled Migrant Category — here's what changed
On 24 August 2026, New Zealand moved its main skilled residence pathway away from a single points system toward pathways built around work experience and trade qualifications.
2026-08-26 · 1 min read
The US H-1B $100,000 fee requirement was vacated in court — what it actually means
A federal court vacated the guidance implementing a disputed $100,000 H-1B payment requirement on 8 June 2026. Here's what's confirmed and what to verify before you act.
2026-08-01 · 1 min read